Digital tools for learners with special needs
Video art therapy, 3D drawing, puzzle of the Self, paINTeraction system are some of the topics covered by this course focused on the active inclusion of students with special needs. The course aims at letting the learners understand the tools and their theoretical background, as well as to make them able to choose the best tool for the right person.
Description
Course Programme
- Monday 14: Introduction to digital for special needs
- Tuesday 15: paINTeraction: an interactive model based on the use of interfaces that detect the observer’s movements, gestures and voice
- Wednesday 16: Videoart therapy: real-time editing to use video as a real feedback tool
- Thursday 17: tablet + 3d printer, drawings and symbols as three-dimensional objects for further interaction and activities
- Friday 18: The puzzle of the self: processing images and videos to create a single ‘puzzle’ image of the student’s face.
- Saturday 19: Final assessment
Learning objectives
Starting from the theoretical background and the scientific knowledge on the different populations of people with special needs, the aim of every tool will be explained and illustrated. The evaluation methods of tool efficacy performed by different research groups will be explained. Different applications of the same tools in different populations will be illustrated. Real-life situations will be introduced through videos of sessions with subjects with special needs.
Methodology & assessment
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Here below you can download all the additional and support resources developed with CENTRO ATLAS.
Certification details
Certificate of attendance
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:1500Euro
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Course package content:
- Half-board accommodation (breakfast + dinner) in a Twin room at Holiday Resort AD Torres shared with another participant of the same gender
- Local transfers connecting hotel, training venue and beaches
- Course fee for the attendance in one of the courses available in the Summer School catalogue (6 days)
- Half-day boat excursion with degustation of local wines, meats and cheeses
- Administrative and certification costs
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
In case the participant cancels his/her attendance at the training activities, he/she has to pay the fee and/or compensation as follows:
until 1 month before the beginning of the course: no fees;
from 2 weeks before the beginning of the course: 50% of the course fee;
from 5 days before the beginning of the course: 80% of the course fee.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherSchool PsychologistNot-for-profit / NGO staff
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Learning time:20-25 hours
